Member for Croydon South since 1992. Political career: Opposition Treasury Spokesperson since 2000; Opposition Defence Spokesperson 1999-2000; Opposition Spokesperson on London and Local Government 1997-99; Lord Commissioner (Government Whip) 1996-97; Assistant Government Whip 1995-96; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Rt Hon Michael Heseltine since 1992; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Ministers of State, Foreign Office 1985-87; MP for Nottingham North 1983-87; Parliamentary Candidate for Nottingham North 1987. Special political interests: Economy and wealth-creation process, population issues. Profession/Trade: Solicitor; company director; Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy Reserve 1970-80; Lieutenant, Royal Navy 1961-70. Education: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth; University of Bristol, LLB. Affiliations: Population concern since 1985. Author of: Right to Interest: Combatting International Fraud; Less People, Less Pollution. Hobbies: Jazz, yacht-racing, skiing.
b. 24 May 1945, Sonning, Berkshire.

2005				2001
CON HOLD	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Conservative	25,320	51.8	2.6	22,169	49.2
Labour	11,792	24.1	-5.8	13,472	29.9
Lib Dem	10,049	20.6	2.3	8,226	18.3
UKIP	1,054	2.2	-0.1	998	2.2
Veritas	497	1.0	-	-	-
The People's Choice Making Politicians Work	185	0.4	-	-	-
Independent	-	-	-	195	0.4
Majority	13,528	27.7		8,697	19.3
Turnout	48,897	63.6	2.2	45,060	61.4